LTL Austin to Laredo
$412 per pallet on Austin to Laredo, 3-day transit, all-inclusive. 15 traditional carriers run this lane (cheapest $167). No fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential delivery fee.
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LTL rates: Austin to Laredo
1 pallet · 500 lbs · class 70 · all rates as of Apr 20, 2026
| Carrier — click row to quote | Rate | Transit | vs Warp LTL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warp LTLWarp Technology's own service · all inclusive | $412All in, surcharge free | 3 days | |
| SOUTHWESTERN MOTOR TRANSPORT INC | $167 | 1 day | -$245 |
| AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | $181 | 1 day | -$231 |
| XPO Logistics | $211 | 1 day | -$201 |
| DAYLIGHT TRANSPORT | $227 | 1 day | -$185 |
| Vocar Transportation | $228 | 1 day | -$184 |
| RL Carriers | $229 | 1 day | -$183 |
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Austin (78701) → Laredo (78040)
Warp LTL's rate above is the full invoice — no fuel surcharge, no liftgate fee, no residential delivery charge. The other carriers listed show base rates only and typically add 6 to 8 surcharges after delivery.
See what they charge ↓$395–$775+ in surcharges Warp doesn't charge
Surcharges the carriers above add after delivery on the Austin to Laredo lane. Warp's per-pallet rate is the invoice.
| Fee | XPO Logistics | R+L Carriers | Southwestern Motor | Range | Warp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel surcharge | 27% | 26.5% | 26% | 26.0–27.0% | Included |
| Residential delivery | $180 | $225 | $125 est. | $125–$225 | $0 |
| Liftgate | $259 | $225 | $110 est. | $110–$259 | $0 |
| Limited access | $180 | $225 | $110 est. | $110–$225 | $0 |
| Appointment | $68 | $0 | $25 est. | $0–$68 | $0 |
| Notification | $26 | $100 | $25 est. | $25–$100 | $0 |
| Surcharge stack | $713+ | $775+ | $395+ | $395–$775+ | $0 |
Charges shown for a 1-pallet / 500 lb shipment. Sources: XPO CNWY 199-AK.1 Tariff (eff. Feb 16, 2026), R+L Carriers Rules Tariff (updated Apr 1, 2026). Charges marked "est." are industry estimates where carrier tariff is not publicly published. Read the full Warp tariff →
Why Shippers Choose Warp on Austin to Laredo
How Warp routes the Austin to Laredo lane
LTL freight from Austin to Laredo
Austin to Laredo is served by 15 carriers in the Warp network. Traditional carrier rates on this lane range from $167 to $229 per pallet with transit times of 1 to 3 days.
Warp prices this lane at $412 per pallet with 3-day transit through the Dallas-Fort Worth cross-dock facility. Austin has grown from a mid-size regional market into one of the most active freight cities in Texas over the past decade.
The tech sector, food and beverage manufacturing, and state government procurement all drive steady local LTL demand across a metro that is still catching up in logistics infrastructure relative to its size.
Laredo is the largest US-Mexico land port by freight value, processing more cross-border trade than any other port of entry in the country. The local freight market here is almost entirely defined by cross-border trade logistics.
Carbon footprint of LTL freight from Austin to Laredo
A single pallet moving from Austin to Laredo over 235 miles emits approximately 15 kg CO2e via Warp cross-dock LTL — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van on the linehaul leg.
The same truck fully loaded emits about 378 kg CO2e on this corridor, which is what a dedicated FTL move would cost at the same mileage regardless of how many pallets ride.
Figures use EPA SmartWay emission factors and cover tank-to-wheel fuel combustion at typical payload. For a recurring program at 100 pallets per year on this lane, the attributed LTL emissions are approximately 2 metric tons CO2e.
These numbers are suitable for Scope 3 Category 4 estimation under the GHG Protocol; see the Warp carbon methodology page for assumptions, sources, and what is excluded (pickup and delivery legs, empty-mile variance, well-to-tank upstream fuel, vehicle embodied emissions).
Frequently asked questions
How much does LTL shipping cost from Austin to Laredo?
LTL shipping from Austin to Laredo starts at $412 per pallet all-inclusive. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $167 to $229 before surcharges. Warp includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery in every rate.
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How does Warp price LTL freight from Austin to Laredo?
Warp prices LTL freight on a per pallet basis. On the Austin to Laredo lane, the rate is $412 per pallet for a standard 500 lb pallet. The rate is all inclusive with no fuel surcharges, no liftgate fees, and no residential delivery charges.
No NMFC codes and no density calculators needed.
What visibility does Warp provide on the Austin to Laredo lane?
Warp provides live GPS tracking on every shipment from Austin to Laredo, including scan events at the Dallas-Fort Worth cross-dock. Transit on this lane is 3 days through 1 cross-dock facility instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
The Warp driver app delivers proof of delivery photos with electronic signatures on every load. Orbit monitors each shipment in real time, flagging delays before you need to call.
How long does LTL shipping take from Austin to Laredo?
Warp LTL transit from Austin to Laredo is 3 days. Traditional carriers on this lane range from 1 day to 3 days.
Warp transits faster than traditional terminal carriers because freight moves through the Dallas-Fort Worth cross-dock instead of 3 to 5 terminals.
How does Warp cross docking work on the Austin to Laredo corridor?
The Dallas-Fort Worth cross-dock handles freight on the Austin to Laredo lane. Warp sorts and transfers freight for Texas-wide retail distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, and manufacturing delivery.
A local carrier picks up in Austin, the cross-dock sorts and dispatches freight onto a dedicated line-haul truck, and a local carrier delivers in Laredo. This eliminates the terminal to terminal routing that adds days to traditional LTL.
Can I get an instant LTL quote from Austin to Laredo?
Yes. Warp returns a live all-inclusive rate for Austin to Laredo in seconds. The current 1-pallet rate on this lane is $412 with 15 carriers available for comparison. No callbacks, no waiting for a rep, and no email quotes.
The quote is the invoice with no post-shipment surcharges.
Is Warp cheaper than traditional LTL carriers from Austin to Laredo?
Warp's all-inclusive rate of $412 per pallet on Austin to Laredo includes fuel, liftgate, GPS tracking, and proof of delivery. Traditional carriers on this lane range from $167 to $229 before surcharges.
Warp routes freight through the Dallas-Fort Worth cross-dock instead of terminal-to-terminal hops, compressing transit to 3 days.
What happens if my freight is damaged on the Austin to Laredo lane?
Every carrier on the Austin to Laredo lane is vetted through Highway before approval. Authority, insurance, safety rating, and operating status are verified automatically.
Freight is handled at the Dallas-Fort Worth cross-dock with scan-level tracking at every handoff, reducing damage risk. Carriers carry Carmack Amendment liability up to $100,000 per shipment. Warp maintains a $75,000 FMCSA surety bond.
Additional cargo insurance up to $1,000,000 per shipment is available through Falvey ($0 deductible on LTL under $10K, 0.30% of declared value). Warp files, processes, and resolves claims for you.
What is the carbon footprint of shipping one LTL pallet from Austin to Laredo?
A single pallet moving from Austin to Laredo via Warp cross-dock LTL emits approximately 15 kg CO2e (tank-to-wheel) — your pallet's 1 of 26 share of a 53ft dry van over the 235-mile linehaul leg.
Dedicated FTL on the same lane emits approximately 378 kg CO2e regardless of how many pallets are on the truck. Figures use EPA SmartWay emission factors and are suitable for GHG Protocol Scope 3 Category 4 estimation.
See the Warp carbon methodology page for sources, assumptions, and what is excluded (pickup and delivery legs, empty-mile variance, well-to-tank upstream fuel, vehicle embodied emissions).
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